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1. A device that is used on Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket is used
suspensions to primarily absorb to mount and house the equalizer.
energy and dampen suspension Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to
oscillation is called: control axle rotational forces and to maintain and
A. An equalizer bracket. adjust axle alignment.
B. A torque rod. Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies
C. A spring. distribute the vehicle load across the frame and
D. A shock absorber. provide a cushion between the road surface and
the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen
spring oscillation by limiting the effects of spring
jounce and rebound
2. Upon inspection, excessive play in Answer A is incorrect. Tilt mechanisms are designed
the steering column assembly on a to allow for the column to be adjusted and then
truck equipped with a tilt steering held securely in that position by the lock shoe
column is noted. Which of the mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and wedge lock
following would be the LEAST components are worn, excessive movement in the
LIKELY cause? steering column would be the result.
A. Loose lock shoe in the support Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the cause the housing to be loose, but it would not
centering sphere cause excessive play in the steering column
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins assembly.
D. Column mounting bracket bolts Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on
loose the pivot screws located on each side of the main
housing support bracket. If the pins become worn,
the steering column would have excessive
movement because the pivot pins are not holding
the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt
bracket secures the column. If the bracket bolts
become loose, the column would shift and have
movement in the steering column assembly.
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4. While discussing steering system Answer A is incorrect. There are two Ackerman
components, Technician A states that arms in the steering system.
a typical single-axle truck system has Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct.
one Ackerman arm. Technician B says Ackerman arms control the turning radius and
that the Ackerman arm controls allow for each front wheel to rotate on different
turning radius. Who is correct? arcs while turning.
A only Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
B only Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
5. A driver complains that after Answer A is incorrect. A loose idler arm will cause
hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly fluctuation in the steering when striking a bump.
veers to the right or left. Which of Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can
these is the LEAST LIKELY cause? cause veering when striking a bump because of
A. A loose idler arm looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
B. A damaged relay rod Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can
C. A worn tie rod end cause veering when striking a bump because of
D. A wheel out of balance looseness in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause
veering, only a shaking in the steering wheel.
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6. The alignment angle that is LEAST Answer A is correct. Castor is a non tire wearing
LIKBLY to cause the greatest tire angle. Excessive Castor will be present with
wear is. steerability complaints and wheel shimmy at low
A. Castor. speeds.
B. Turning radius. Answer B is incorrect. Turning radius usually does
C. Toe-in. not cause tire wear unless the Ackerman arms are
D. Camber. damaged or the wrong Ackerman arm is installed.
Answer C is incorrect. Toe in causes the greatest
tire wear. Improper toe adjustment causes rapid
tire wear, which may result in tire failure, collision
damage, and personal injury. Excessive toe Out
causes wear on the inside of the tire tread ribs and
a sharp feathered edge on the outside of the tread
ribs. If excessive toe-in is present, the tire tread
wear is reverses
Answer D is incorrect. Camber can cause tire wear
but not as great a tire wearing angle as toein
Technician A states that in order for a Answer A is incorrect. The front wheels need to be
steerable suspension to steer or in a toe-in condition.
track correctly, it is necessary for the Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct.
front wheels to be in a toe-out The toe setting should be between 1/16 inch and
condition. Technician B says that the 1/8 inch.
toe setting should be between 1/16 Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
inch and 1/8 inch. Who is correct? Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
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1. A device that is used on Answer A is incorrect. An equalizer bracket is used
suspensions to primarily absorb to mount and house the equalizer.
energy and dampen suspension Answer B is incorrect. The torque arm is used to
oscillation is called: control axle rotational forces and to maintain and
A. An equalizer bracket. adjust axle alignment.
B. A torque rod. Answer C is incorrect. The spring assemblies
C. A spring. distribute the vehicle load across the frame and
D. A shock absorber. provide a cushion between the road surface and
the vehicle.
Answer D is correct. Shock absorbers dampen
spring oscillation by limiting the effects of spring
jounce and rebound
2. Upon inspection, excessive play in Answer A is incorrect. Tilt mechanisms are designed
the steering column assembly on a to allow for the column to be adjusted and then
truck equipped with a tilt steering held securely in that position by the lock shoe
column is noted. Which of the mechanism. If the lock shoe pin and wedge lock
following would be the LEAST components are worn, excessive movement in the
LIKELY cause? steering column would be the result.
A. Loose lock shoe in the support Answer B is correct. A faulty anti-lash spring might
B. Faulty anti-lash spring in the cause the housing to be loose, but it would not
centering sphere cause excessive play in the steering column
C. Loose tilt head pivot pins assembly.
D. Column mounting bracket bolts Answer C is incorrect. The main housing pivots on
loose the pivot screws located on each side of the main
housing support bracket. If the pins become worn,
the steering column would have excessive
movement because the pivot pins are not holding
the column securely in place.
Answer D is incorrect. The column mounting bolt
bracket secures the column. If the bracket bolts
become loose, the column would shift and have
movement in the steering column assembly.
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4. While discussing steering system Answer A is incorrect. There are two Ackerman
components, Technician A states that arms in the steering system.
a typical single-axle truck system has Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct.
one Ackerman arm. Technician B says Ackerman arms control the turning radius and
that the Ackerman arm controls allow for each front wheel to rotate on different
turning radius. Who is correct? arcs while turning.
A only Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
B only Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
5. A driver complains that after Answer A is incorrect. A loose idler arm will cause
hitting a bump his vehicle suddenly fluctuation in the steering when striking a bump.
veers to the right or left. Which of Answer B is incorrect. A damaged relay rod can
these is the LEAST LIKELY cause? cause veering when striking a bump because of
A. A loose idler arm looseness in the ball joint end of the relay rod.
B. A damaged relay rod Answer C is incorrect. A worn tie rod end can
C. A worn tie rod end cause veering when striking a bump because of
D. A wheel out of balance looseness in the ball joint end of the tie rod.
Answer D is correct. Wheel balance will not cause
veering, only a shaking in the steering wheel.
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6. The alignment angle that is LEAST Answer A is correct. Castor is a non tire wearing
LIKBLY to cause the greatest tire angle. Excessive Castor will be present with
wear is. steerability complaints and wheel shimmy at low
A. Castor. speeds.
B. Turning radius. Answer B is incorrect. Turning radius usually does
C. Toe-in. not cause tire wear unless the Ackerman arms are
D. Camber. damaged or the wrong Ackerman arm is installed.
Answer C is incorrect. Toe in causes the greatest
tire wear. Improper toe adjustment causes rapid
tire wear, which may result in tire failure, collision
damage, and personal injury. Excessive toe Out
causes wear on the inside of the tire tread ribs and
a sharp feathered edge on the outside of the tread
ribs. If excessive toe-in is present, the tire tread
wear is reverses
Answer D is incorrect. Camber can cause tire wear
but not as great a tire wearing angle as toein
Technician A states that in order for a Answer A is incorrect. The front wheels need to be
steerable suspension to steer or in a toe-in condition.
track correctly, it is necessary for the Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct.
front wheels to be in a toe-out The toe setting should be between 1/16 inch and
condition. Technician B says that the 1/8 inch.
toe setting should be between 1/16 Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
inch and 1/8 inch. Who is correct? Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
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